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Asti Spumante Strawberry Granita
Difficulty Level
Low
Cooking Time
1/2 hour, plus over 4 hours to freeze
Cost
Low
This sophisticated yet simple-to-make dessert has just three ingredients. A perfect summer treat that’s refreshing and light but not too sweet.
Asti Spumante, a sparkling white dessert wine, made with the Moscato Bianco grapes from the Langhe, Monferrato and Roero areas of Piedmont, adds a lovely floral-fruity aroma and flavor. Strawberries pair especially well with Asti, but you can substitute other fruit. Try peaches, cantaloupe, raspberries, or even a combination;
